My buddy and i are looking for a 20 mile 2 1/2 or 3 day hike in Tennessee that would go through nice forests and good scenery for January anyone knows a good one or lives there and wants to hook up and go with us let me know.

Hike the AT through the Smokey mountain National Park. There is about 75 miles of the AT that run through that park. Just do 3 days worth. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> We just hiked 4 miles of it from Newfound Gap on my trip a couple weeks ago and really enjoyed it. Caught a glimpse of a Black bear eating berries in front of us on the trail - then he bolted.

You might also take a look at the Savage Gulf/Stone Door area (South Cumberland Recreation Area). You can hike thru from one to the other in a few days. It has lots of high overlooks, waterfalls and some old growth forest. An added bonus...bear have been reintroduced but I have yet to see any. Have fun.